BALDOCK SOUNDS BRISTOL WARNING

Sam Baldock is enjoying a new lease of life at Brighton & Hove Albion this season and believes a tough first season at the club helped him become a better and more versatile player.

The frontman goes into tonight's game against former club Bristol City, pleased with the part he has played in an impressive start to the campaign, and confident of regaining his goalscoring touch.

He said, “I’m playing in a position where I like to be playing; I’m able to play with a bit of freedom as well, and Tomer Hemed is allowing me to get into different positions or find spaces elsewhere.

“I’m not scoring the goals that strikers get judged on, but if I’m not contributing on the pitch then I’ll be the first to say that I’m struggling. I feel that I have gained confidence in creating chances and I’m working hard in the shape of the team.

“I have become very adaptable and have learnt how other players and managers like to play.

“I’m quite a resilient character in terms of the knocks we’ve had last year and the personal knocks that I’ve had throughout my time here.”